Shanghai

1948

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Associated Names
Henri Cartier-Bresson

Artist, French, 1908 - 2004

The image shows a large group of people closely packed together, with full-body views of the foreground individuals. Many are standing side by side, tightly pressed against each other. Their expressions range from neutral to slightly strained. The individuals have short to medium-length hair, with a mix of uncovered and hat-wearing heads. They are mostly wearing long overcoats and trousers. A few are seen with their arms wrapped around each other's shoulders or holding on to others for balance. The background consists of a wood and concrete structure, possibly a building or shelter, with several other people standing or looking over the crowd. The setting suggests a scene of gathering or queue, with an overcast or dimly lit atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ann Ford Doyle

  • Dimensions

    image: 24.13 × 35.88 cm (9 1/2 × 14 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 30.16 × 39.69 cm (11 7/8 × 15 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.120.3


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Henri Cartier-Bresson, France; Ann Doyle, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right, below image in black ink: Henri Cartier-Bresson; lower left below image: for dearest Anne / affectionately

Markings

artist blind stamp in lower left corner: © HENRI / CARTIER / BRESSON

Wikidata ID

Q64155022

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